Colt Service Model Ace
Serial Number SM1513 - This Service Model Ace serial number SM1513 was
ordered with a 3 3/4 lb. trigger pull and shipped to the Loan Account,
National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio on August 2, 1939. It was
returned on September 16, 1939 and was reshipped to Zeppelin Arms
Company, in Akron, Ohio on September 29, 1939. It's interesting to
note that SM1512 and SM1515 were military shipped
guns. It has a matching slide that is numbered to the frame (under
the firing pin stop). It is accompanied by the original box and target,
both of which are numbered to the gun.

It is also accompanied by the the instructions, special
instructions and Colt PL-22 catalog from January 1, 1939. In this
catalog, it's interesting to note that the Service Model Ace was the
most expensive standard offered by Colt at the time, retailing for $60.
To put this into perspective, the Super Match and National Match pistols
with adjustable sights both retailed for $50 each and the New Service
Target was $52.50.

Colt Service Model Ace
Serial Number SM1513 - Right side

Colt Service Model Ace
Serial Number SM1513 - Left side

Colt Service Model Ace
Serial Number SM1513 - Box end labels and serial number in pencil.
This pistol is complete with its' original shipping box.

The label on the lower portion of the box is the
standard Ace label. The end label on the upper box end flap is
what Colt used to distinguish the Service Model Ace from the Ace.
Note that the upper label indicates both the "Floating Chamber" and
"Adjustable Sight" as features of the Service Model Ace. Unlike
the standard Ace pistol, the Service Model Ace was fitted with the
Stevens Adjustable sight. This sight was also used on versions of
the Super Match, National Match, Conversion Units (both .22-.45 and
.45-22) as well as some special order Government Model pistols.

Instructions for Adjusting Stevens Rear Sight - this
label was pasted inside the lid of the box for the Service Model Ace
and for both the adjustable sight versions of the National Match
and Super Match.